<p>Four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi was sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of Odisha on Wednesday (Jun 12) before a crowd of 30,000 people. His swearing-in ceremony was attended by top Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp; leaders in the capital Bhubaneswar, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</p>

<p>This is a historic moment for the east Indian state, as it marks the end of 24 years of rule by Naveen Patnaik, the supremo of Biju Janata Dal (BJD).</p>

<p>Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, Majhi said protecting Odisha's 'Asmita' (pride) will be his topmost priority.</p>

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<p>"The new government will take oath today. The first job after taking the oath is to work to protect Odisha's 'Asmita' (pride). Our double engine government is coming, will work for fulfilling Modi guarantees and to resolve the problems of marginalized people," he said.</p>

<p>Majhi earlier met the outgoing chief minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik. The chief minister had said he would visit Puri to express gratitude to Lord Jagannath.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Election Results: BJP set to form government in state of Odisha</strong></p>

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<p>Along with Majhi,&nbsp;BJP leader Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida took oath as deputy chief ministers of the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prithiviraj Harichandan, Dr Mukesh Mahaling, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena and Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra also took oath as ministers in the Mohan Majhi-led government.</p>

<h2><strong>More about CM Mohan Charan Majhi</strong></h2>

<p>Majhi represents the&nbsp;reserved tribal seat of Keonjhar&nbsp;in&nbsp;the state assembly. He has completed his graduation&nbsp;and is a popular face because he has steered clear of controversies throughout his political career that started&nbsp;in 1997 as a village Sarpanch.</p>

<p>Majhi worked as a secretary for a group called State Advasi Morcha, an organisation affiliated to&nbsp;BJP. He comes from a place called Raikala in Keonjhar, and&nbsp;belongs to a tribe called Santhal, generally native to states like&nbsp;Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.</p>

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Four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi was sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of Odisha on Wednesday (Jun 12) before a crowd of 30,000 people. His swearing-in ceremony was attended by top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in the capital Bhubaneswar, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi was sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of Odisha on Wednesday (Jun 12) before a crowd of 30,000 people. His swearing-in ceremony was attended by top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in the capital Bhubaneswar, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This is a historic moment for the east Indian state, as it marks the end of 24 years of rule by Naveen Patnaik, the supremo of Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, Majhi said protecting Odisha's 'Asmita' (pride) will be his topmost priority. Also read: Stunning! Twin sisters from India's Odisha score equal marks in Class X board exams "The new government will take oath today. The first job after taking the oath is to work to protect Odisha's 'Asmita' (pride). Our double engine government is coming, will work for fulfilling Modi guarantees and to resolve the problems of marginalized people," he said. Majhi earlier met the outgoing chief minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik. The chief minister had said he would visit Puri to express gratitude to Lord Jagannath. Watch: India Election Results: BJP set to form government in state of Odisha × Along with Majhi, BJP leader Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida took oath as deputy chief ministers of the state. Prithiviraj Harichandan, Dr Mukesh Mahaling, Bibhuti Bhusan Jena and Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra also took oath as ministers in the Mohan Majhi-led government. More about CM Mohan Charan Majhi Majhi represents the reserved tribal seat of Keonjhar in the state assembly. He has completed his graduation and is a popular face because he has steered clear of controversies throughout his political career that started in 1997 as a village Sarpanch. Majhi worked as a secretary for a group called State Advasi Morcha, an organisation affiliated to BJP. He comes from a place called Raikala in Keonjhar, and belongs to a tribe called Santhal, generally native to states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. (With inputs from agencies)

Mohan Majhi sworn in as first BJP chief minister of Odisha, ending Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule

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<p>Mohan Charan Majhi, the newly-elected member of legislative assembly (MLA) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be the new chief minister of the east Indian state of Odisha, ending over two decades of rule by Naveen Patnaik.</p>

<p>The swearing-in ceremony for the new chief minister is scheduled for 5 pm on Wednesday (June 12).</p>

<p>Majhi, a four-time MLA,&nbsp;was elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in the state in the wake of the recently-concluded assembly elections.</p>

<p>The announcement was made by BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida are set to become the deputy chief ministers.</p>

<p>In the Odisha Assembly elections, the BJP clinched a victory with 78 seats.</p>

<p>Naveen Patnaik, the&nbsp;supremo of Biju Janata Dal or BJD, had held the CM post in the state for 24 years.</p>

<p>The BJD secured 51 seats, while the Congress party managed 14 and the CPI(M) secured one seat in the assembly polls. Three seats were won by independent candidates.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Dharmendra Pradhan, Baijayant Jai Panda, and Sambit Patra were speculated for the CM post, but considering the BJP's limited presence from Odisha in the Lok Sabha, it also seemed that the party might opt for a state-based leader.</p>

<p>Suresh Pujari, Girish Chandra Murmu, and Manmohan Samal were also among the contenders for the chief minister's position.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar at 2:30 pm on June 12 and attend the oath-taking ceremony at Janata Maidan, reports said quoting Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi.</p>

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<p>However, a planned roadshow for Modi before the ceremony is pending confirmation from the police.</p>
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<p>Stringent security measures have been put in place by the Commissionerate Police for the event, ensuring smooth VVIP movement at the Biju Patnaik International Airport and during the ceremony.</p>

<p>Apart from Modi, several dignitaries including union ministers and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states are expected to grace the occasion.</p>

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Mohan Charan Majhi, the newly-elected member of legislative assembly (MLA) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be the new chief minister of the east Indian state of Odisha, ending over two decades of rule by Naveen Patnaik.

Mohan Charan Majhi, the newly-elected member of legislative assembly (MLA) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be the new chief minister of the east Indian state of Odisha, ending over two decades of rule by Naveen Patnaik. The swearing-in ceremony for the new chief minister is scheduled for 5 pm on Wednesday (June 12). Majhi, a four-time MLA, was elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in the state in the wake of the recently-concluded assembly elections. The announcement was made by BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida are set to become the deputy chief ministers. In the Odisha Assembly elections, the BJP clinched a victory with 78 seats. Naveen Patnaik, the supremo of Biju Janata Dal or BJD, had held the CM post in the state for 24 years. The BJD secured 51 seats, while the Congress party managed 14 and the CPI(M) secured one seat in the assembly polls. Three seats were won by independent candidates. Also Read | Reasi Attack: Security forces launch massive manhunt to nab terrorists Earlier, Dharmendra Pradhan, Baijayant Jai Panda, and Sambit Patra were speculated for the CM post, but considering the BJP's limited presence from Odisha in the Lok Sabha, it also seemed that the party might opt for a state-based leader. Suresh Pujari, Girish Chandra Murmu, and Manmohan Samal were also among the contenders for the chief minister's position. Also Read | Amit Shah assumes office as Union Home Minister for second consecutive term Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar at 2:30 pm on June 12 and attend the oath-taking ceremony at Janata Maidan, reports said quoting Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi. Watch | What is unique about India's Agnibaan Rocket with 3-D printed engine? × However, a planned roadshow for Modi before the ceremony is pending confirmation from the police. Stringent security measures have been put in place by the Commissionerate Police for the event, ensuring smooth VVIP movement at the Biju Patnaik International Airport and during the ceremony. Apart from Modi, several dignitaries including union ministers and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states are expected to grace the occasion. (With inputs from agencies)

India: BJP MLA Mohan Majhi to become new chief minister of Odisha, ending Naveen Patnaik era

The Biju Janata Dal or BJD's 24-year reign in Odisha is over and it brings the curtain down on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's political career. The BJP has swept the Parliament seats.

Odisha: BJP ste to form government, Naveen Patnaik's 24-year stint as CM ends

Odisha Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: BJP secured 20 seats while the Congress party won only one seat in the general elections in the east Indian state of Odisha as results were declared on June 4.

Odisha Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: BJP secured 20 seats while the Congress party won only one seat in the general elections in the east Indian state of Odisha as results were declared on June 4. BJD suffered a huge embarrassment at the hands of the BJP by failing to secure even a single Lok Sabha seat. Election here were held over four phases, from May 13 to June 1. Voters across the state exercised their democratic right to elect the 21 Lok Sabha members representing Odisha in the 18th parliamentary elections. Following extensive deliberation, both the BJD and BJP had reached the decision to refrain from forging an alliance for the Lok Sabha Elections in 2024. Earlier, exit polls also predicted a dominant performance by the BJP in the state, projecting them to secure approximately 18-20 seats. In the exit polls, BJD was expected to clinch 0-2 seats, with the Congress trailing behind with 0-1 seats. The steadfast stronghold of Bhadrak has been held by the Biju Janata Dal since 1998. Notably, Naveen Patnaik, representing the Biju Janata Dal, currently holds the position of Chief Minister in the state. Complete list of candidates for the Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: No. Constituencies Candidate (BJP) Candidate (BJD) Candidate (INC) 1 Aska Anita Subhadarshini Ranjita Sahu 2 Balasore Pratap Chandra Sarangi Lekhashree Samantsinghar (BJD) Srikant Kumar Jena (INC) 3 Bargarh Pradeep Purohit Parineeta Mishra (BJD) Sanjay Bhoi (INC) 4 Berhampore Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy Bhrugu Baxipatra (BJD) Rashmi Ranjan Patnaik (INC) 5 Bhadrak Avimanyu Sethi Manjulata Mandal (BJD) Anant Prasad Sethi (INC) 6 Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi Manmath Routray (BJD) Yasir Nawaz (INC) 7 Bolangir Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo Surendra Singh Bhoi (BJD) Manoj Mishra (INC) 8 Cuttack Bhartuhari Mehtab (BJP) Santrupt Mishra (BJD) 9 Dhenkanal Rudra Narayan Pany Avinash Samal (BJD) Sashmita Behra (INC) 10 Jagatsinghpur Bibhu Prasad Tarai Rajashree Mallick (BJD) Rabindra Kumar Sethy (INC) 11 Jajpur Rabindra Narayan Behra (BJP) Sarmistha Sethi (BJD) Anchal Das (INC) 12 Kalahandi Malvika Keshari Deo Lambodhar Nial (BJD) Draupadi Manjhi (INC) 13 Kandhamal Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP) Achyuta Samanta (BJD) Amir Chand Nayak (INC) 14 Kendrapara Baijayant 'Jay' Panda Anshuman Mohanty (BJD) Sidharth Swarup Das (INC) 15 Keonjhar Ananta Nayak Dhanurjay Siddu (BJD) Mohan Hembram (INC) 16 Koraput Kaleram Majhi Kausalya Hikaka (BJD) Saptgiri Sankar Ulaka (INC) 17 Mayurbhanj Naba Charan Majhi Sudam Marndi (BJD) Anjani Soren (JMM) 18 Nabarangpur Balabhadra Majhi Pradeep Majhi (BJD) Bhujbal Manjhi (INC) 19 Puri Sambit Patra Arup Patnaik (BJD) Sucheta Mohanty (INC) 20 Sambalpur Dharmendra Pradhan Pranab Prakash Das (BJD) 21 Sundargarh Jual Oram Dilip Tirkey (BJD) Janardan Dehury (INC) Odisha Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Constituency Wise Party-wise Winners' List Lok Sabha Constituencies Winners Party Aska Anita Subhadarshini BJP Balasore Pratap Chandra Sarangi BJP Bargarh Pradeep Purohit BJP Berhampore Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy BJP Bhadrak Avimanyu Sethi BJP Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi BJP Bolangir Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo BJP Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab BJP Dhenkanal Rudra Narayan Pany BJP Jagatsinghpur Bibhu Prasad Tarai BJP Jajpur Rabindra Narayan Behera BJP Kalahandi Malvika Devi BJP Kandhamal Sukanta Kumar Panigrah BJP Kendrapara Baijayant Panda BJP Keonjhar Ananta Nayak BJP Koraput Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka INC Mayurbhanj Naba Charan Majhi BJP Nabarangpur Balabhadra Majhi BJP Puri Sambit Patra BJP Sambalpur Dharmendra Pradhan BJP Sundargarh Jual Oram BJP (With inputs from agencies)

Odisha Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Full list of winners

<p>The Election Commission of India is conducting Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1), marking the final phase of this extensive electoral process. Polling is being held in 57 Lok Sabha seats across seven States and one Union Territory: Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.</p>

<p>This phase will be the grand culmination of the world's largest democratic exercise, which commenced on April 19. Vote counting is scheduled for June 4.</p>

<p>In Odisha, votes are being cast in six Lok Sabha constituencies in the seventh and final phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Here are key Odisha constituencies to watch out for in Phase 7:</em></strong></p>

<h2><strong>1. Balasore</strong></h2>

<p>Balasore comprises seven assembly segments - Badasahi, Bhograi, Jaleswar, Balasore, Basta, Nilgiri, and Remuna.</p>

<p>In 2019, BJP's Pratap Chandra Sarangi won by getting 41. 79 per cent votes and defeated BJD's Rabindra Kumar Jena, who came second from this Lok Sabha constituency, and Congress'&nbsp;Nabajyoti Patnaik, who grabbed the third spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Rabindra Kumar Jena defeated Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Pratap Chandra Sarangi by a margin of 141,825 votes.</p>

<p>This time BJP's Sarangi is facing BJD's Lekhashree Samantsinghar and Congress' Srikant Kumar Jena.<br />
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Samantsinghar, a former BJP Odisha unit vice-president, joined the BJD in April 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>2. Jajpur</strong></h2>

<p>This is an SC-reserved constituency with seven assembly segments namely Binjharpur (SC), Bari, Barachana, Dharmasala, Jajpur, Korei, Sukinda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the 2008 delimitation, the legislative assembly segments that constituted this parliamentary constituency were - Sukinda, Korai, Jajpur, Dharamsala, Barchana, Bari-Derabisi, and Binjharpur.</p>

<p>In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Rita Tarai defeated Indian National Congress candidate Asok Das by a margin of 320,271 votes.</p>

<p>In 2019,&nbsp;Jajpur was won by BJD's Sarmistha Sethi, who defeated BJP's Amiya Kanta Mallick.&nbsp;For the Lok Sabha&nbsp;elections 2024, the BJP has fielded Rabindra Narayan Behera from this seat, while the Congress has nominated Anchal Das. The BJD has given the ticket to Sarmistha Sethi from this constituency.</p>

<h2><strong>3. Kendrapara</strong></h2>

<p>Kendrapara comprised of seven assembly segments.</p>

<p>In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Baijayant Panda defeated Indian National Congress candidate Dharanidhar Nayak by a margin of 209,108 votes.</p>

<p>In 2019, BJD's Anubhav Mohanty won against BJP's Baijayant Panda.&nbsp;For this election, BJD has fielded Anshuman Mohanty against BJP's Baijayant Panda. Congress has nominated Sidharth Swarup Das.</p>

<h2><strong>4. Bhadrak</strong></h2>

<p>The BJD has held the Bhadrak Lok Sabha seat since 1998. It was held by Arjun Charan Sethi till 2019 and then by&nbsp;Manju Lata Mandal till present.</p>

<p>Now, the party has once again fielded Manju Lata Mandal for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Congress has nominated Anant Prasad Sethi, while the BJP has fielded Avimanyu Sethi. Notably, Bhadrak is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC).</p>

<p>In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Arjun Charan Sethi defeated Indian National Congress candidate Sangram Keshari Jena by a margin of 179,359 votes.</p>

<p><strong><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></strong></p>


The Election Commission of India is conducting Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1), marking the final phase of this extensive electoral process.

The Election Commission of India is conducting Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1), marking the final phase of this extensive electoral process. Polling is being held in 57 Lok Sabha seats across seven States and one Union Territory: Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. This phase will be the grand culmination of the world's largest democratic exercise, which commenced on April 19. Vote counting is scheduled for June 4. In Odisha, votes are being cast in six Lok Sabha constituencies in the seventh and final phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Here are key Odisha constituencies to watch out for in Phase 7: 1. Balasore Balasore comprises seven assembly segments - Badasahi, Bhograi, Jaleswar, Balasore, Basta, Nilgiri, and Remuna. In 2019, BJP's Pratap Chandra Sarangi won by getting 41. 79 per cent votes and defeated BJD's Rabindra Kumar Jena, who came second from this Lok Sabha constituency, and Congress' Nabajyoti Patnaik, who grabbed the third spot. In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Rabindra Kumar Jena defeated Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Pratap Chandra Sarangi by a margin of 141,825 votes. This time BJP's Sarangi is facing BJD's Lekhashree Samantsinghar and Congress' Srikant Kumar Jena. Samantsinghar, a former BJP Odisha unit vice-president, joined the BJD in April 2024. 2. Jajpur This is an SC-reserved constituency with seven assembly segments namely Binjharpur (SC), Bari, Barachana, Dharmasala, Jajpur, Korei, Sukinda. Before the 2008 delimitation, the legislative assembly segments that constituted this parliamentary constituency were - Sukinda, Korai, Jajpur, Dharamsala, Barchana, Bari-Derabisi, and Binjharpur. In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Rita Tarai defeated Indian National Congress candidate Asok Das by a margin of 320,271 votes. In 2019, Jajpur was won by BJD's Sarmistha Sethi, who defeated BJP's Amiya Kanta Mallick. For the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the BJP has fielded Rabindra Narayan Behera from this seat, while the Congress has nominated Anchal Das. The BJD has given the ticket to Sarmistha Sethi from this constituency. 3. Kendrapara Kendrapara comprised of seven assembly segments. In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Baijayant Panda defeated Indian National Congress candidate Dharanidhar Nayak by a margin of 209,108 votes. In 2019, BJD's Anubhav Mohanty won against BJP's Baijayant Panda. For this election, BJD has fielded Anshuman Mohanty against BJP's Baijayant Panda. Congress has nominated Sidharth Swarup Das. 4. Bhadrak The BJD has held the Bhadrak Lok Sabha seat since 1998. It was held by Arjun Charan Sethi till 2019 and then by Manju Lata Mandal till present. Now, the party has once again fielded Manju Lata Mandal for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Congress has nominated Anant Prasad Sethi, while the BJP has fielded Avimanyu Sethi. Notably, Bhadrak is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC). In the 2014 election, Biju Janata Dal candidate Arjun Charan Sethi defeated Indian National Congress candidate Sangram Keshari Jena by a margin of 179,359 votes. (With inputs from agencies)

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India General Election 2024: PM Modi raises concerns about Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's health

Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: Voting is underway for six parliamentary seats in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Odisha on Saturday (May 25).

Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: Voting is underway for six parliamentary seats in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Odisha on Saturday (May 25). Voting commenced at 7 am in the parliamentary constituencies of Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Puri and Bhubaneswar. The campaigning wrapped up on Thursday (May 23). The 2024 Lok Sabha Election is taking place in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with results slated for announcement on June 4. Political parties nationwide have been campaigning to attract voters for the parliamentary election in the world's largest democracy. When is polling for Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The 2024 general elections are being held in Odisha in four phases. The polling dates for four phases are May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, 2024. The voters will cast their votes to elect 21 Lok Sabha members in Odisha in the 18th parliamentary elections. The results will be announced on June 4. Phase 4: Date of polling - May 13 Kalahandi Nabarangpur Berhampur Koraput Phase 5: Date of polling- May 20 Bargarh Sundargarh Bolangir Kandhamal Aska Phase 6: Date of polling- May 25 Sambalpur Keonjhar Dhenkanal Puri Bhubaneswar Cuttack Phase 7: Date of polling- June 1 Mayurbhanj Balasore Bhadrak Jajpur Kendrapara Jagatsinghpur How many phases Odisha will have? The 2024 general election is being held in Odisha in four phases. Indian states of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand are the only states where polls will be held in four phases. How many Lok Sabha constituencies Odisha has? There are 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Odisha. These are Kalahandi, Nabarangapur, Berhampur, Koraput, Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, Aska, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur. Complete list of candidates for the Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: No. Constituencies Candidate (BJP) Candidate (BJD) Candidate (INC) 1 Aska Anita Subhadarshini Ranjita Sahu 2 Balasore Pratap Chandra Sarangi Lekhashree Samantsinghar (BJD) Srikant Kumar Jena (INC) 3 Bargarh Pradeep Purohit Parineeta Mishra (BJD) Sanjay Bhoi (INC) 4 Berhampore Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy Bhrugu Baxipatra (BJD) Rashmi Ranjan Patnaik (INC) 5 Bhadrak Avimanyu Sethi Manjulata Mandal (BJD) Anant Prasad Sethi (INC) 6 Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi Manmath Routray (BJD) Yasir Nawaz (INC) 7 Bolangir Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo Surendra Singh Bhoi (BJD) Manoj Mishra (INC) 8 Cuttack Bhartuhari Mehtab (BJP) Santrupt Mishra (BJD) 9 Dhenkanal Rudra Narayan Pany Avinash Samal (BJD) Sashmita Behra (INC) 10 Jagatsinghpur Bibhu Prasad Tarai Rajashree Mallick (BJD) Rabindra Kumar Sethy (INC) 11 Jajpur Rabindra Narayan Behra (BJP) Sarmistha Sethi (BJD) Anchal Das (INC) 12 Kalahandi Malvika Keshari Deo Lambodhar Nial (BJD) Draupadi Manjhi (INC) 13 Kandhamal Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP) Achyuta Samanta (BJD) Amir Chand Nayak (INC) 14 Kendrapara Baijayant 'Jay' Panda Anshuman Mohanty (BJD) Sidharth Swarup Das (INC) 15 Keonjhar Ananta Nayak Dhanurjay Siddu (BJD) Mohan Hembram (INC) 16 Koraput Kaleram Majhi Kausalya Hikaka (BJD) Saptgiri Sankar Ulaka (INC) 17 Mayurbhanj Naba Charan Majhi Sudam Marndi (BJD) Anjani Soren (JMM) 18 Nabarangpur Balabhadra Majhi Pradeep Majhi (BJD) Bhujbal Manjhi (INC) 19 Puri Sambit Patra Arup Patnaik (BJD) Sucheta Mohanty (INC) 20 Sambalpur Dharmendra Pradhan Pranab Prakash Das (BJD) 21 Sundargarh Jual Oram Dilip Tirkey (BJD) Janardan Dehury (INC) Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap The 2019 Indian general elections were held in Odisha in four phases between April 11 and April 29. In Odisha, BJP secured 8 of the 21 seats while Biju Janata Dal got 12 seats and Congress won one. Complete list of elected candidates in Odisha Lok Sabha elections 2019: No. Constituencies Elected Members Party 1 Aska Pramila Bisoyi BJD 2 Balasore Pratap Chandra Sarangi BJP 3 Bargarh Suresh Pujari BJP 4 Berhampore Chandra Sekhar Sahu BJD 5 Bhadrak Manjulata Mandal BJD 6 Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi BJP 7 Bolangir Sangeeta Kumari BJP 8 Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab BJD 9 Dhenkanal Mahesh SahooMahesh Sahoo BJD 10 Jagatsinghpur Rajashree Mallick BJD 11 Jajpur Sarmistha Sethi BJD 12 Kalahandi Basanta Kumar Panda BJP 13 Kandhamal Achyutananda Samanta BJD 14 Kendrapara Anubhav Mohanty BJD 15 Keonjhar Chandrani Murmu BJD 16 Koraput Saptagiri Ulaka Cong 17 Mayurbhanj Bishweswar Tudu BJP 18 Nabarangpur Ramesh Chandra Majhi BJD 19 Puri Pinaki Mishra BJD 20 Sambalpur Nitesh Ganga Deb BJP 21 Sundargarh Jual Oram BJP Political scenario in Odisha Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's party BJD swept the last general elections. Regional party BJD has a strong foothold and national parties such as BJP and INC must devise strategies to improve their presence in the state. In the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the NDA and I.N.D.I.A. alliance are going to be the two main coalitions in the polls. (With inputs from agencies)

Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, dates, phases, seats, all you need to know

The eastern Indian state of Odisha will go to polls between May 13 and June 1. The state sends 21 MPS to the Indian parliament and has been ruled by the Biju Janata Dal for the last 24 years. The state is known for its vast mineral resources and untouched natural beauty. However the state also faces several socio-economic issues. On P,ollnomics, we decode Odisha's economy for you.

Odisha: State's economy has grown faster than the national average

The eastern Indian state of Odisha will go to polls between May 13 and June 1. The state sends 21 MPS to the Indian parliament and has been ruled by the Biju Janata Dal for the last 24 years. The state is known for its vast mineral resources and untouched natural beauty. However the state also faces several socio-economic issues. On Pollnomics, we decode Odisha's economy for you.

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India's MeT department has issued heatwave warnings for several states. The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for Odisha and West Bengal, an ‘orange alert’ for Bihar and Jharkhand, and a ‘yellow alert’ for eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Kerala.

India: Heatwave warnings issued for several states

Dive into an exhilarating journey with this week's episode of 'Wings,' where we explore a rich tapestry of global cultures, historical marvels, and wildlife encounters. Our adventure begins in Bhubaneswar, India, where we celebrate the opening of a new Thai restaurant. Join us as we taste exotic Thai cuisine, bringing a piece of Thailand to the heart of Odisha. Next, we're off to Southern India to witness the spellbinding intensity of regional festivals. From the fiery prayer rituals in Mangalore, Karnataka, to the majestic parade of decorated elephants in Thrissur, Kerala, and the massive chariot pulled in celebration of divine nuptials in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, each festival offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual and cultural fervour of India. Not forgetting the devout in Khorda, Odisha, who display their devotion through daring acts of rolling on the ground and playing with fire. Our journey then takes a historical turn as we unveil the power of the sun with 'Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles at a Pompeii villa, and explore the newly opened Museum of the Bamoun Kings in Cameroon, celebrating one of sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest kingdoms. We then soar to the skies with vibrant kite festivals that stretch from the breezy fields of France to the bustling skies of China, showcasing a beloved tradition that unites communities and colours the sky. Finally, we delve into the challenges and responses to monkey populations in Thailand and Cambodia. From innovative management strategies in Thai tourist towns to serious concerns over animal welfare at Cambodia's Angkor UNESCO site, discover how humans and wildlife strive to coexist in these popular destinations. Join us on 'Wings' for a compelling episode that spans continents and cultures, promising unforgettable sights and stories.

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will kick off his election campaign for the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls. Watch to know more.

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Former Biju Janata Dal MLA and a popular film star in Odisha Akash Das Nayak has joined the BJP. Watch in for more details!

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WION Correspondent Johan Castell travelled to the Eastern India state Odisha to get you the pulse of the Lok Sabha elections. Watch in.

Gauging the pulse of Odisha: Significant strides in infrastructure development gets thumbs up

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Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to the victims of the tragic Moscow shooting with a sand sculpture at a beach in Puri city of India's Odisha State.

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The two-week-long talks over the possible pre-poll alliance between the ruling BJD and the opposition BJP in Odisha broke down, with both parties separately announcing decisions to go solo in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

India Election 2024: No tie-up; BJP and BJD to contest polls separately in Odisha

This episode of Wings features an exclusive tour to Odisha, to visit the new luxurious Lyfe Hotel in Bhubaneswar. After a bit of sightseeing in Odisha, we bring you an unusual story from Iraq, where a new church is being built to attract Christian Pilgrims. As PM Modi visited Kaziranga, we explore the park to see what you can do in this UNESCO-listed national park, before looking at how Ramadan celebrations take place worldwide.

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<p>The negotiations between the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the ruling party of Odisha state, for a pre-poll alliance collapsed after disagreements emerged over seat sharing.</p>

<p>The stand-off erupted after both parties failed to resolve differences over two seats—Bhubaneswar and Puri.</p>

<p>The BJP said it will focus on contesting the polls in the state alone. BJP State President Manmohan Samal said, "We had gone to Delhi to hold discussions with the central leaders on our preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. No talks on alliance or seat-sharing with any party were held during the meeting. The BJP will contest the twin polls on its own strength."</p>

<h2><strong>Disagreement over seat sharing</strong></h2>

<p>Both BJP and BJP agreed to the idea of securing a pre-poll alliance but they failed to reach an agreement over seat-sharing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJD wanted to contest over 100 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly, an offer that the BJP rejected vehemently. On the other hand, the BJP sought 14 out of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, a proposition that the BJD rejected. In the 2019 general elections, the BJD had secured 12 seats, while the BJP won eight out of the total 21.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian elections 2024: Congress releases first list of candidates</strong></p>

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<p>It must be noted that the BJD was a part of the BJP-backed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) before it parted ways in 2009 following failed seat-sharing talks.</p>

<h2><strong>Big jolt to Congress in MP</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, India’s biggest opposition party Congress suffered a major blow in Madhya Pradesh state on Saturday (Mar 9) as former union minister and Congress leader Suresh Pachouri and former MP Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi joined the BJP.</p>

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<p>Several other leaders who were expected to join BJP are former MLAs Sanjay Shukla, Vishal Patel, former MLA from Piparia Arjun Palia, and former state NSUI president Atul Sharma.</p>

<p>The exodus from Congress comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in which more than 950 million people would vote to fill the lower house of the Indian Parliament.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The negotiations between the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the ruling party of Odisha state, for a pre-poll alliance collapsed after disagreements emerged over seat sharing.

The negotiations between the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the ruling party of Odisha state, for a pre-poll alliance collapsed after disagreements emerged over seat sharing. The stand-off erupted after both parties failed to resolve differences over two seats—Bhubaneswar and Puri. The BJP said it will focus on contesting the polls in the state alone. BJP State President Manmohan Samal said, "We had gone to Delhi to hold discussions with the central leaders on our preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. No talks on alliance or seat-sharing with any party were held during the meeting. The BJP will contest the twin polls on its own strength." Disagreement over seat sharing Both BJP and BJP agreed to the idea of securing a pre-poll alliance but they failed to reach an agreement over seat-sharing. The BJD wanted to contest over 100 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly, an offer that the BJP rejected vehemently. On the other hand, the BJP sought 14 out of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, a proposition that the BJD rejected. In the 2019 general elections, the BJD had secured 12 seats, while the BJP won eight out of the total 21. Watch: Indian elections 2024: Congress releases first list of candidates × It must be noted that the BJD was a part of the BJP-backed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) before it parted ways in 2009 following failed seat-sharing talks. Big jolt to Congress in MP Meanwhile, India’s biggest opposition party Congress suffered a major blow in Madhya Pradesh state on Saturday (Mar 9) as former union minister and Congress leader Suresh Pachouri and former MP Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi joined the BJP. Also read: Battle of the Bastions: What Akhilesh is doing to make a Yadav win in Samajwadi Party strongholds Several other leaders who were expected to join BJP are former MLAs Sanjay Shukla, Vishal Patel, former MLA from Piparia Arjun Palia, and former state NSUI president Atul Sharma. The exodus from Congress comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in which more than 950 million people would vote to fill the lower house of the Indian Parliament. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Pre-poll alliance talks between BJP and BJD collapse

Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has hinted at rekindling ties with the BJP for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls and the assembly elections, 15 years after quitting the NDA.

India Elections 2024: 'Popular' Patnaik to return to NDA fold?

<p>An eight-year-old Indian boy named Subhajit Sahu, whose organs were donated following his death, was cremated with full state honours on Monday (March 4).</p>

<p>Subhajit, a second-grade student, experienced a brain seizure while taking a test at his school. Despite immediate medical attention and efforts to save him, Subhajit slipped into a coma and eventually died on Saturday (March 4).&nbsp;In the face of this devastating loss, Subhajit's family made the&nbsp;decision to donate all of his organs, including kidneys, lungs, liver, eyes, heart, and pancreas.</p>

<p>“I am proud of my son. He died but saved the lives of many. I work in the healthcare sector. So, I know how scarce human organs are. People die waiting for donors. So, we took the decision to donate his organs,” Subhajit’s father Biswajit Sahu told PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>State honours after organ donation</strong></h2>

<p>The decision to bestow full state honours upon Subhajit aligns with the recent policy announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, which ensures that organ donors receive dignified last rites. This policy aims to raise awareness about organ donation and honour individuals who contribute to this life-saving cause.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police Commissioner Panda told PTI, “We hope more people will come forward to donate organs through this initiative."</p>

<p>Full State honours entail that the State Government manages all aspects of the ceremony, which includes wrapping the body in the national flag and conducting a 21-gun salute. Additionally, the government provides financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh (over 6k USD) from the Chief Minister’s fund to the relatives of organ donors.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-farmers-resume-delhi-chalo-march-police-boost-surveillance-at-borders-697130">Also read |&nbsp;India: Farmers resume 'Dilli Chalo' march, police boost surveillance on borders</a></p>

<p>To streamline the organ donation process, the government established a 'State Organ &amp; Tissue Transplant Organisation' in 2019. Furthermore, in 2020, the government introduced the Suraj Award to recognise and honour organ donors.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PM Modi in Kolkata to inaugurate first-of-its-kind river metro project in India</strong></p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An eight-year-old Indian boy named Subhajit Sahu, whose organs were donated following his death, was cremated with full state honours on Monday (March 4). Subhajit, a second-grade student, experienced a brain seizure while taking a test at his school.

An eight-year-old Indian boy named Subhajit Sahu, whose organs were donated following his death, was cremated with full state honours on Monday (March 4). Subhajit, a second-grade student, experienced a brain seizure while taking a test at his school. Despite immediate medical attention and efforts to save him, Subhajit slipped into a coma and eventually died on Saturday (March 4). In the face of this devastating loss, Subhajit's family made the decision to donate all of his organs, including kidneys, lungs, liver, eyes, heart, and pancreas. “I am proud of my son. He died but saved the lives of many. I work in the healthcare sector. So, I know how scarce human organs are. People die waiting for donors. So, we took the decision to donate his organs,” Subhajit’s father Biswajit Sahu told PTI. Also read | Water crisis in Bengaluru: Housing society implements fine for water misuse State honours after organ donation The decision to bestow full state honours upon Subhajit aligns with the recent policy announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, which ensures that organ donors receive dignified last rites. This policy aims to raise awareness about organ donation and honour individuals who contribute to this life-saving cause. Police Commissioner Panda told PTI, “We hope more people will come forward to donate organs through this initiative." Full State honours entail that the State Government manages all aspects of the ceremony, which includes wrapping the body in the national flag and conducting a 21-gun salute. Additionally, the government provides financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh (over 6k USD) from the Chief Minister’s fund to the relatives of organ donors. Also read | India: Farmers resume 'Dilli Chalo' march, police boost surveillance on borders To streamline the organ donation process, the government established a 'State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation' in 2019. Furthermore, in 2020, the government introduced the Suraj Award to recognise and honour organ donors. Also watch | PM Modi in Kolkata to inaugurate first-of-its-kind river metro project in India (With inputs from agencies)

8-year-old Indian boy, whose organs were donated after death, cremated with state honours

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is launching developmental projects in five states over the next two days. He is also attending various programs in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and West Bengal.

PM Modi to visit Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha & West Bengal; to launch developmental projects

PM Modi to visit Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha & West Bengal in the next 3 days

Former Odisha Chief Minister and nine-time MP Giridhar Gamang, 80, returned to the Congress fold on Wednesday, nine years after he resigned from the party. A popular tribal leader, Gamang joined the BJP in May 2015.

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP), a massive peripheral development project around Puri’s 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple. The mega event comes five days ahead of Ayodhya's Ram temple inauguration.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates heritage corridor in Puri Jagannath temple

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidNJKu5XoWHD8i" /><meta charset="utf-8" />A man in the Indian state of Odisha, who was declared dead in a hospital blast, is alive. According to a report by&nbsp;news agency IANS on Friday (Jan 5), Dillip Samantray- a mechanic with the Jagannath Refrigeration agency, and three of his colleagues were repairing the AC compressor of the Hi-Tech Medical College in Bhubaneswar on Dec 29 when the compressor went off suddenly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the report, the compressor caught fire, and Samantray and his colleagues sustained severe injuries in the blast. They were admitted to the same hospital for treatment. A day later, hospital authorities announced that Samantray succumbed to his injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shocked by the news, Samantray's wife died by suicide on Jan 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the man was alive.</p>

<h2><strong>An identity mix-up</strong></h2>

<p>All the while, this was a case of an identity mix-up. Days after Samantray's death was announced, his family were informed that he was alive and the person they cremated was someone else. This shocking revelation came when a person, who was initially identified as Jyotiranjan Malik, regained consciousness and said he was Dillip Samantray.</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference, Smita Padhi, CEO of the private hospital, said that two more patients were undergoing treatment at the hospital and one of them was identified as Jyotiranjan Mallik.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He was in critical condition and kept on a ventilator. Mallik's attendant, two others and his father and brother, used to visit him daily. Yesterday morning, when the patient's health condition improved, he was brought out of the ventilator and the treatment started. In the evening, when the doctor asked his name, the patient identified himself as Dillip Samantray," Padhi said.</p>

<p>"The doctor immediately informed psychiatrist Amrit Pattojoshi, who checked him in the presence of family members. The person answered all the questions asked in connection with Dillip's family and in-laws rightly," she added.</p>

<p>Samantray's family accuse the hospital for the negligence. However, the hospital authorities&nbsp;blame&nbsp;the family for the mistaken identity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, the father of the deceased Jyoti said that he could not identify his son as his face had burn injuries and was wrapped in bandages. IANS reported that family members of Malik organised a dharna before the hospital demanding to take his body.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cong demands high-level enquiry</strong></h2>

<p>Congress leader Nishikant Mishra demanded a high-level enquiry into the incident. "We need a high-level enquiry as to how a living person was declared dead and cremated in the knowledge of Hi-Tech medical authorities and the police. The person who is now identified as Dillip is in critical condition and we fear that he may be killed in connivance with hospital authorities and police to suppress the protest," Mishra said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A man in the Indian state of Odisha, who was declared dead in a hospital blast, is alive. According to a report by news agency IANS on Friday (Jan 5), Dillip Samantray- a mechanic with the Jagannath Refrigeration agency, and three of his colleagues were repairing the AC compressor of the Hi-Tech Medical College in Bhubaneswar on Dec 29 when the compressor went off suddenly.

A man in the Indian state of Odisha, who was declared dead in a hospital blast, is alive. According to a report by news agency IANS on Friday (Jan 5), Dillip Samantray- a mechanic with the Jagannath Refrigeration agency, and three of his colleagues were repairing the AC compressor of the Hi-Tech Medical College in Bhubaneswar on Dec 29 when the compressor went off suddenly. As per the report, the compressor caught fire, and Samantray and his colleagues sustained severe injuries in the blast. They were admitted to the same hospital for treatment. A day later, hospital authorities announced that Samantray succumbed to his injuries. Shocked by the news, Samantray's wife died by suicide on Jan 1. However, the man was alive. An identity mix-up All the while, this was a case of an identity mix-up. Days after Samantray's death was announced, his family were informed that he was alive and the person they cremated was someone else. This shocking revelation came when a person, who was initially identified as Jyotiranjan Malik, regained consciousness and said he was Dillip Samantray. Addressing a press conference, Smita Padhi, CEO of the private hospital, said that two more patients were undergoing treatment at the hospital and one of them was identified as Jyotiranjan Mallik. "He was in critical condition and kept on a ventilator. Mallik's attendant, two others and his father and brother, used to visit him daily. Yesterday morning, when the patient's health condition improved, he was brought out of the ventilator and the treatment started. In the evening, when the doctor asked his name, the patient identified himself as Dillip Samantray," Padhi said. "The doctor immediately informed psychiatrist Amrit Pattojoshi, who checked him in the presence of family members. The person answered all the questions asked in connection with Dillip's family and in-laws rightly," she added. Samantray's family accuse the hospital for the negligence. However, the hospital authorities blame the family for the mistaken identity. On the other hand, the father of the deceased Jyoti said that he could not identify his son as his face had burn injuries and was wrapped in bandages. IANS reported that family members of Malik organised a dharna before the hospital demanding to take his body. Cong demands high-level enquiry Congress leader Nishikant Mishra demanded a high-level enquiry into the incident. "We need a high-level enquiry as to how a living person was declared dead and cremated in the knowledge of Hi-Tech medical authorities and the police. The person who is now identified as Dillip is in critical condition and we fear that he may be killed in connivance with hospital authorities and police to suppress the protest," Mishra said. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian man, whose 'death' in hospital blast caused his wife to die by suicide, is alive

<p>In an attempt to reduce road accidents at night, the&nbsp;government in the eastern Indian state of Odisha has launched a novel initiative under which vehicle drivers will be offered free tea while driving on the highways.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu announced the measure saying free tea will be offered to the drivers in roadside dhabas and hotels. The tea is expected to help them avoid drowsiness and sleeping-related accidents at night. Additionally, the drivers will be provided with facilities to take rest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government has directed the district collectors to identify the eating joints where free tea can be served. According to a report in <em>OdishaBytes</em>,&nbsp;the regional transport offices (RTOs) will be making arrangements for the free tea initiative for observation during the road safety week from January 1 to 7 next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-delhi-police-uses-moye-moye-trend-to-warn-people-against-road-accidents-662894"><strong>Watch: Delhi Police uses 'Moye Moye' trend to warn people against road accidents</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Road accidents in India</strong></h2>

<p>According to the latest Global Status Report on Road Safety released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the annual number of road traffic deaths dropped five per cent globally to 1.19 million deaths per year, but&nbsp;the numbers rose in India.</p>

<p>The “Road Accidents in India 2022” report stated that&nbsp;the number of deaths reported in India due to road crashes in 2018 was 1,50,785 and it rose to 1,53,792 in 2021. The number was 130,000&nbsp;lakh in 2010.</p>

<p>Last year, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in its report said&nbsp;deaths by road accidents in India had&nbsp;increased by almost 17 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020.&nbsp;Total&nbsp;road accidents reported were 403,000 in 2021, up from 354,000 the year before.</p>

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<h2><strong>Bharat NCAP rating for vehicle safety&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>To reduce road accident deaths, the Indian government, earlier this year, launched its&nbsp;own crash test rating structure to assess the safety of new vehicles. The new safety rating system called the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (B-NCAP) will assign star ratings based on a vehicle’s performance during crash tests similar to the global NCAP and European NCAP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;&nbsp;Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway&nbsp;Nitin Gadkari, the move will bring cars in India in line with global standards.</p>

<p>The rating will help buyers make an informed decision about the vehicle as well as encourage car makers to upgrade their safety standards.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies</em>)</p>


In an attempt to reduce road accidents at night, the government in the eastern Indian state of Odisha has launched a novel initiative under which vehicle drivers will be offered free tea while driving on the highways.

In an attempt to reduce road accidents at night, the government in the eastern Indian state of Odisha has launched a novel initiative under which vehicle drivers will be offered free tea while driving on the highways. Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu announced the measure saying free tea will be offered to the drivers in roadside dhabas and hotels. The tea is expected to help them avoid drowsiness and sleeping-related accidents at night. Additionally, the drivers will be provided with facilities to take rest. The government has directed the district collectors to identify the eating joints where free tea can be served. According to a report in OdishaBytes, the regional transport offices (RTOs) will be making arrangements for the free tea initiative for observation during the road safety week from January 1 to 7 next year. Watch: Delhi Police uses 'Moye Moye' trend to warn people against road accidents Road accidents in India According to the latest Global Status Report on Road Safety released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the annual number of road traffic deaths dropped five per cent globally to 1.19 million deaths per year, but the numbers rose in India. The “Road Accidents in India 2022” report stated that the number of deaths reported in India due to road crashes in 2018 was 1,50,785 and it rose to 1,53,792 in 2021. The number was 130,000 lakh in 2010. Last year, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in its report said deaths by road accidents in India had increased by almost 17 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020. Total road accidents reported were 403,000 in 2021, up from 354,000 the year before. Also read | India: 426 die each day in road accidents; 18 per hour Bharat NCAP rating for vehicle safety To reduce road accident deaths, the Indian government, earlier this year, launched its own crash test rating structure to assess the safety of new vehicles. The new safety rating system called the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (B-NCAP) will assign star ratings based on a vehicle’s performance during crash tests similar to the global NCAP and European NCAP. According to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari, the move will bring cars in India in line with global standards. The rating will help buyers make an informed decision about the vehicle as well as encourage car makers to upgrade their safety standards. (With inputs from agencies)

Free tea for drivers at night to avoid accidents in Indian state of Odisha

The raids by the Income Tax department against an Odisha-based distillery company reached their sixth day. Income Tax Raids in Odisha resulted in ₹351 crore cash seizure. This marks the 'highest-ever' single-action haul by any probe agency in India. Additional machines, staff & security personnel have been deployed to accelerate the counting of the seized cash.

Odisha I-T raids: Cash seizure goes past Rs 300 crore, marks 'Highest-Ever' Haul

The missile testing has been paused by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier agency for military R&D, at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast since it is Olive Ridley sea turtles' mass nesting season from January to March next year, according to a report published in The Times of India.

India: DRDO pauses missile testing off Odisha coast to save lives of Olive Ridley sea turtles

<p>The missile testing has been paused by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier agency for military R&amp;D, at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast since it is Olive Ridley sea turtles'&nbsp;mass nesting season from January to March next year, according to a report published in The Times of India.<br />
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The testing was paused to ensure that the endangered species were able to survive for a long duration. Mechanised boats, missile testing and movement of people badly affect the sea turtles' mass nesting and breeding off the island. This year, nearly five lakh Olive Ridleys have nested on the island.</p>

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<p>The coast will be patrolled by the army and Coast Guard to keep fishing boats and trawlers from going close to the strips of sand near estuaries and bays, where the eggs have been laid by the turtles.</p>

<h2><strong>Missile's bright light, loud sounds affect turtles</strong></h2>

<p>A committee, led by Odisha chief secretary P K Jena, on Friday, announced the decision to pause missile testing at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast,<br />
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People hunt the small turtles to eat them and use their oil and their unhatched eggs and shells are used as fertilisers.<br />
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"The turtle nesting site is close to Wheeler Island. Since missile testing involves flashes of strong light and thunderous sound, the turtles get distracted," said Susanta Nanda, principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife), while speaking to The Times Of India.<br />
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Nearly 6.6 lakh (0.6 million) sea turtles have nested at the Rushikulya rookery located in Ganjam district. Fishing has already been banned by the Odisha government across the coastal side from November 1 till May 31.<br />
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The committee emphasised the need to issue advisories to institutions, organisations, and industrial houses which are located along the coast to follow the outdoor lighting regulations, said the chief secretary.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Sea turtle released into Mediterranean sea</strong></p>

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<p>The director of the Integrated Testing Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore has been appealed by the wildlife division to provide them space outside Wheeler Island's periphery for setting up seasonal forest camps.<br />
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The marine police will use this as a base and undertake joint sea patrolling along with the forest department, while a trawler will be provided to the mangrove forest division by the Paradip Port Authority for vigilance duties.<br />
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"The DRDO will also nominate a nodal officer for better co-ordination with the forest department for the safety of the Olive Ridleys," said an official.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The missile testing has been paused by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier agency for military R&D, at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast since it is Olive Ridley sea turtles' mass nesting season from January to March next year, according to a report published in The Times of India. The testing was paused to ensure that the endangered species were able to survive for a long duration. Mechanised boats, missile testing and movement of people badly affect the sea turtles' mass nesting and breeding off the island. This year, nearly five lakh Olive Ridleys have nested on the island. Also read: World's most dangerous bird spotted taking a swim at Australian beach The coast will be patrolled by the army and Coast Guard to keep fishing boats and trawlers from going close to the strips of sand near estuaries and bays, where the eggs have been laid by the turtles. Missile's bright light, loud sounds affect turtles A committee, led by Odisha chief secretary P K Jena, on Friday, announced the decision to pause missile testing at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast, People hunt the small turtles to eat them and use their oil and their unhatched eggs and shells are used as fertilisers. "The turtle nesting site is close to Wheeler Island. Since missile testing involves flashes of strong light and thunderous sound, the turtles get distracted," said Susanta Nanda, principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife), while speaking to The Times Of India. Nearly 6.6 lakh (0.6 million) sea turtles have nested at the Rushikulya rookery located in Ganjam district. Fishing has already been banned by the Odisha government across the coastal side from November 1 till May 31. The committee emphasised the need to issue advisories to institutions, organisations, and industrial houses which are located along the coast to follow the outdoor lighting regulations, said the chief secretary. Watch: Sea turtle released into Mediterranean sea The director of the Integrated Testing Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore has been appealed by the wildlife division to provide them space outside Wheeler Island's periphery for setting up seasonal forest camps. The marine police will use this as a base and undertake joint sea patrolling along with the forest department, while a trawler will be provided to the mangrove forest division by the Paradip Port Authority for vigilance duties. "The DRDO will also nominate a nodal officer for better co-ordination with the forest department for the safety of the Olive Ridleys," said an official. (With inputs from agencies)

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